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67-1-8.1. Executive Residence Commission -- Recommendations as to restoration ofexecutive residence.
(1) The Legislature finds and declares that:
(a) the state property known as the Kearns' mansion, the executive residence, is anirreplaceable historic landmark possessing special and unique architectural qualities that shouldbe preserved; and
(b) the deterioration that has taken place will continue unless remedial restorationmeasures are undertaken.
(2) (a) An Executive Residence Commission is established to make recommendations tothe Legislature for the budgeting of renovation, upkeep, historical maintenance, and restorationof the executive residence.
(b) The commission shall consist of three private citizens appointed by the governor, allof whom have demonstrated an interest in historical preservation.
(c) The commission shall also consist of one assigned representative from the Board ofthe Utah Arts Council, one from the Board of State History, one from the building board, aninterior designer selected by the Utah chapter of ASID, and an architect selected by the Utahchapter of the AIA.
(3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (3)(b), as terms of current commission membersexpire, the governor shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year termending on March 1.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (3)(a), the governor shall, at the timeof appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms ofcommission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is appointedevery two years.
(4) (a) The governor shall appoint a chair from among the membership of thecommission.
(b) Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum, and either the chair ortwo other members of the commission may call meetings of the commission.
(5) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall beappointed for the unexpired term.
(6) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, butmay receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
(a) Section 63A-3-106;
(b) Section 63A-3-107; and
(c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and63A-3-107.

Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General Session
Amended by Chapter 324, 2010 General Session